We had our first snow yesterday, so it must be time to start thinking about our annual Christmas party. I am not sure I could pull it off without your help! I do hope this is not getting too repetitive each year. The party is in a new place with new people, so there are no previous expectations. There is a very nice fellowship hall with a commercial kitchen (and a commercial dishwasher)! I am looking forward to hosting the party in this setting.
Originally, I thought we’d be in great shape for the party after visiting Bethlehem. We were going to be inspired by all kinds of stories to tell, great food ideas and inovative ways to decorate. That didn’t happen, but I think we have come up with a good alternative plan. The biggest change is that we are going to do all hors d'oeuvres, rather than serve a meal buffet style. This will free us up from standing behind a serving line and we can get away with smaller portions. Here are some of the ideas so far:
Outside station with mulled cider, Christmas music, and hot chestnuts on an open fire
Bread and Soup - TBD
Greek Salad Skewers – basically a Greek salad on a stick, without the annoying green stuff.
Various kinds of hummus with assorted vegetables
Igloo cheeseball with penguins
Spanakopita
Aged top sirloin on garlic toast with horseradish sauce on the side
Smoked Salmon Dip
Leg of Lamb on small pita rounds with Tzatziki sauce and mint Jelly on the side
Dessert
Figgy Pudding and whatever else my wife comes up with!